Abstract
Introduction: Scaphoid is the second largest among all the carpal bones, which is present on the radial side of the proximal row of carpal bones. Scaphoid Fractures are the most common of the carpal bone injuries. Scaphoid Fractures heal slowly due to thelimited blood circulation of the bone
 Materials and Methods: The study was performed on 20 Scaphoid Bones,which were collected from the Department of Anatomy,Saveetha dental college. By using digital vernier callipers,morphological and morphometrical parameters (length and breadth)of scaphoid bones were measured,tabulated and statistically analysed.
 Results: All the 20 scaphoids showed the presence of tubercle. Double foramina in the main dorsal sulcus were seen in 7 right and 6 left specimens. No significant differences were found in lengths and breadths of the bone.In the present study, at least one foramen is found in all the main dorsal sulcus and the number of specimens showing presence of double foramen in the main dorsal sulcus are 7 right and 6 left specimens.
 Conclusion: This study showed that no significant morphological and morphometric differences were found between right and left sides. The data obtained in the present study will be helpful for the hand surgeons, radiologists and clinical anatomists for surgical reduction to follow up the reunion of fractured scaphoid bones.
Highlights
Scaphoid is the second largest among all the carpal bones, which is present on the radial side of the proximal row of carpal bones
The data obtained in the present study will be helpful for the hand surgeons, radiologists and clinical anatomists for surgical reduction to follow up the reunion of fractured scaphoid bones
Scaphoid bone plays a crucial role in wrist dynamics as it is articulated with many other bones in hand and wrist.The wrist consists of 8 carpal bones [2]
Summary
Scaphoid is the second largest among all the carpal bones, which is present on the radial side of the proximal row of carpal bones. Scaphoid Fractures are the most common of the carpal bone injuries. Scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones present on the radial side.It is the second largest bone in carpels.On the distolateral part of the palmar surface, a projection is present which is known as [1]. The scaphoid has a dorsal and a palmar surface.through the retrograde branches of the radial artery the major supply of blood to the scaphoid bone [3]. Scaphoid fractures on distal poles heal quickly due to the good supply of blood to the bone. Scaphoid bone is a unique carpal bone due to its shape and function. In young healthy individuals the scaphoid fractures occur [7]
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